Health Care Reform

The announcement comes as the House is considering a new, bipartisan Medicare Advantage plan prior authorization.

Physicians warn rapid adoption is outpacing oversight, urging transparency, crisis protections and clearer rules as demand grows amid persistent gaps in care.

The company expects to file for regulatory approval of a label expansion for Ozempic pills in the United States and Rybelsus in the European Union in the second half of this year.

That change could create new ways for plan employers to get into trouble.

Brokers "provide an incredibly valuable service," but "we've got to be able to trust them," James Gelfand testified.

Elevance, Anthem's parent, hopes simpler plans and AI will moderate the impact of cost cuts.